I just got this in the TenTec newsletter: "On a rather sad note, about the time you read this message, we will have sold out of the last 566 Orion II transceiver. Unfortunately, due to the availabili
Thanks for the heads up Ron. Guess I'm shaking my head at why they couldn't "Eaglize" the Orion RF design and update the controller/display/etc and end up with an Orion III. I love the Orion form fac
Looks like my comments were blocked. Andy W3LI _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
I wish I had known this two weeks ago when I bought a new one!! Bob Gibson W5RG Looks like my comments were blocked. Andy W3LI _______________________________________________
All radios cease production at some point, so this was inevitable. It doesn't make our radios worthless or perform any worse. What's not clear is how much additional firmware development there will b
Den 29-06-2013 22:54, Bob Gibson skrev: I wish I had known this two weeks ago when I bought a new one!! Bob Gibson W5RG Oh no, you were lucky Bob that you got one in time, they will now be in very sh
So, if a friend wants to know "What is the best transceiver to buy" what do I tell them? K3? FT3000? Here I am worried that parts for my classic old FT1000D may no longer be available....and now my p
You have to say "Best transceiver for what?". What gives me the most enjoyment isn't the what works for you. _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com
I'm spoiled. I think if you are serious about ham radio and have the money, the Orion II is the most exciting, full featured, DX, CW, visually appealing, best supported, American made, firmware loade
Exercise the 30 day return policy. I'm sure when returned it won't be on the list more than 10 minutes before someone snaps it up. For the money it is still the best radio on the market. For those wa
That's my biggest concern that firmware development will cease... I hope until Ten-Tec has a replacement for its flagship it will continue to develop firmware releases for the Orion. I also hope the
Bob you could always take advantage of the 30 day return policy Tim K0FL _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/
When I lamented that I now own a radio that's out of production, a very good friend quipped "That's probably better than owning some of the radios that are still in production." To which I say "Hear!
AMEN to that. I own two of the out of production radios and I'm still happy AND hearing stations that other radios cannot! My old Omni VI+ is very good and better than most rigs from the land of th
True! Look how much a clean KWM-2 brings these days! Ron Castro N6IE www.N6IE.com Member: ARRL Redwood Empire DX Assn. Northern California Contest Club Northern California DX Foundation When I lament
Take a look at the Elecraft K3...it's receiver(s) are at the top of the charts. I have a K3 and really enjoy using it...best receiver I have used in 51 years of hamming...oh, and the QSK ain't bad ei
I own an Omni C, Corsair II, and Triton IV. All out of production for decades and working well for me. Curt KB5JO _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting
What ever comes next I'm sure they will let the buying public beta test it as always. :-) K0FL _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.c
Let's face it: the 566 hardware platform is 8 years old, and nearing the end of its new-product life cycle. That said, I have to agree with Barry -- bringing out an Orion III with state-of-the-art ha
I agree! Now lets look at this: (a) How many hams are willing to spend $4K to $7K for a radio? I view an item like the "Orion III" would like to be in this range. (b) How many hams are willing to spe